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Village VoiceThe newsletter of the villages of Bottesford, Easthorpe, Muston & Normanton. November 2008 Issue No. 38

Brains of Belvoir QuizThis years annual Brains of Belvoir quiz held on19th September attracted a huge audience packedinto the VC Hall.Once again a fun night, combined with an excellent sup-per, had all the ingredients of a very successful event.16 teams took part and QI were the eventual winners bya very narrow margin from the teams in joint second placenamely I Knew That and Top Six. All profits will beused to support the Lions continuing local and interna-

tional charity appeals and work.

Would you like to be an elf (or a duck) thisChristmas?The Vale of Belvoir Lions have been planning their annualevents of Santa & his Christmas collections aboard thesleigh and the traditional Boxing Day Duck Race. Thisyear the collections take place between the 6th and 20thDecember in Bottesford - look out for dates on village no-tice boards or on www.voblions.org.uk. The money raisedwill go to the Dove Hospice.The Lions would welcome any support from Santas little

elfers. One of the helpers last year said, For someonewho normally sits behind a desk all day in a warm cosyoffice the thought of going out for a couple of hours oncold December evenings was daunting, but believe me,you soon forget the cold when you see the delight on achilds face as Father Christmas waves to them at theirbedroom window. If youd like to help call Phil on 843034or Simon on 842189. Dont forget the Duck Race starting at 11amBoxing Day, at Wash Dyke Bridge, Grantham Road, Bottesford.

End of an era the village bonfireThe bonfire has been an integral part of the Lions Club Annual Firework Display formany years. Unfortunately over the last couple of years, reckless actions byindividuals, including the placing of fireworks amongst the firewood, have placed bothchildren and adults at risk of injury.The Lions have tried to avoid this by building the bonfire as late as possible, butthese potentially dangerous incidents have still occurred.It is of upmost importance that the Club does everything reasonably possible to pre-vent injury to those attending and therefore the Lions have, with much regret, madethe decision not to have a bonfire.

Vale of Belvoir Lions will still be providing an Annual Firework Display onthe 5th November in the paddock of Bill Roberts, Devon Lane. We hope tosee you all there.

Family hoe downThe Friends of Chernobyls Children held one of their annual fund raising events in September to help bring a group ofchildren over for their third visit next year. The event also raised funds for the GB Fund of Chernobyl, which supportsgroups across the country. Many thanks to everyone who came along. If you are interested in helping to raise morefunds, contact Anne on 842259.

Richard Taylor, President of VOB Lions,presents the trophy to Joyce Slater

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Digging for foodBottesford has a number of allotments and it is good to see that they are all in use.Teresa Buckley is a newcomer to the Pinfold Lane allotment who has always lovedgardening and thought she would enjoy having an allotment and showing her sonhow vegetables grow. She would encourage anyone to grow their own vegetablesas it is cheaper and they taste so much better!Whilst working on her allotment Teresa has exchanged gardening tips and plantswith her new friends. At this years Horticultural Show she won two 1st prizes forher beetroot and potatoes.

The results of the Allotment Competition for 2008Large Allotment - 1st Mr. R. Parker, joint 2nd Mr. Sentence and Mr. Milnes and3rd Mr. G. Pedge. Small Allotment - 1st Mr. R. Pritchett, 2nd Mrs. Teresa Buckleyand 3rd Mr. Middleton. Congratulations to you all!

Sunflowers at the CrecheBottesford Community Crche had a successful summer in their garden.

The children planted sunflowers which grew to over nine feet high and won 1 st and2nd prize at Bottesford show for the largest sunflower head. The crche is for

children from birth to eight years. Contact the Centre on 844199 for more details.Bottesford & District Gardening Association 31st Annual ShowSaturday morning dawned bright. Exhibitors arrived in droves and display benchesgroaned under the weight of produce - the biggest pumpkin had to rest outside onits trailer as no one could get it through the door!Despite some regular exhibitors being absent due to illness we wish them welland look forward to welcoming them back next year - there was an excellent dis-play of flowers and fruit and vegetables. Village talent was further displayed in thearts and crafts, needlework, homecraft and photography classes. Encouraginglythe Childrens and Juvenile Classes showed strongly with some innovative andcreative work, not to mention the enormous sunflowers!The Show Secretary, Hugh Spencer, reported: We shall work hard to encourage

this generation for the future and we also want to encourage all new entrants andwill think about possible new exhibits for next year. Its all good fun whether yourrunner beans are straight enough or your cross stitch precise enough for the eagleeyes of the judges. Heres to next year and I must remember to buy only straightrunner bean seed!

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Primary School NewsAll New at thePrimary SchoolThe children have all settled wellinto their new classes. There are37 in the Foundation stage (4+)

divided into two classes. The Year Three class has a newteacher, Mr James Webb. Hesaid everyone was welcomingand helpful and the school has avery nice atmosphere.

New EquipmentThe Friends of Bottesford Schoolhave raised funds to buy a'Thumper' climbing Tower,which has been installed in theFoundation Class's playground.There is also an Oak Leaf tableand chairs and a 'Buddy BusStop' seat in the main play-ground. The new classroom,toilets and cloakroom have beenvery well received. All the chil-dren would like to be in this newroom!

The Vale of Belvoir Youth Council is looking for more membersThe Vale of Belvoir Youth Council is involved in lots of work and activities to tryand help youth all over Leicestershire. It works together closely with Melton Youth

Council and CYCLe - the County Youth Council of Leicestershire - to make thesethings happen, like talking to citizens in the area. Being part of the youth councilgives us lots of new opportunities, like the young mayor elections that are comingup next month. Members also get to go on trips, eg Polly went to Brathay, in theLake District, and Lucy went to London, and met our MP, Alan Duncan.Being in the youth council has made us much more confident and has made usmore respectful towards others. For more information, call in at the youth clubnext to Bottesford library. Polly Redfern and Lucy Stones, age 14.

The JittyA groundbreaking Leicestershire youth website, run by about 40 young people, isreceiving around 20,000 visits a month. Visitors to the site can access informationon subjects that concern and affect them, including self-harm and bullying.

New building at Belvoir High SchoolYou can watch the progress of the new building at the High School from your com-puter by logging on to the schools website:(www.belvoirhigh.leics.sch.uk/build/index.htm). There are pictures from two web-cams, as well as the architects drawing of the new building. You can also seephotos from when the main school was built from 1957 1959 as well as a copy ofthe programme from the official opening. See article on the back page.

Tutors NeededQualified teachers are needed to deliver 10 hours individual tuition in Mathematicsand /or English as part of the Making Good Progress Pilot in which the school isparticipating. Tuition will take place at school, outside of school hours on a one-to-

one basis. The hourly rate is at least 25. If you would like more informationplease contact the school 01949 842224 or Pam Hatfield at County Hall 011663056329.

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Telephone 01949 842770Mobile 07976 433096

The Village GuideOur Village Guide is published every two years and contains details of all theclubs and organisations in our Parish, and is distributed to every house and busi-ness, and is also available on the Bottesford Today websitewww.bottesford.org.uk Please contact us (see back page) by the end of Novem-ber to make sure we have up-to-date details ofyourorganisation.

BLOT Belvoir Locals Oppose TurbinesBLOT has recently updated their website to include amended information on

Palmers Hollow including a revised site plan and description of the proximity ofthe turbines to Bottesford: www.blot-online.org. Ridgewind have information onPalmers Hollow on their website www.ridgewind.com

The Vale of Belvoir Probus ClubThe Probus Club - for retired/semi-retired professional, businessmen or the like -meets at the Barnstone Country Club on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays everymonth for companionship, a drink and a chat, followed by a speaker and anoptional lunch.There are also occasional outings for members, family and friends and they alsohold a President's Day and a Christmas or New Year luncheon at which guests arevery welcome.Membership is limited to 75 and at present they have a few vacancies. Subscrip-

tion is 20.00 with the optional lunch being 9.00.If you would like to know more or just come along as a guest to see what theyget up to, telephone our Membership Secretary David French on 875466.

Can you make a good cup of tea?Catherine Hallinan, a Community Developmentworker is looking for people to make a realdifference by helping local lonely elderly peoplefeel less isolated.The rewards for donating your time are huge:an immense sense of satisfaction that you arewelcomed and valued and that you have

helped someone by just spending some timewith them.The amount of time you give is entirely up to you. This can range from having acup of tea and a chat for an hour a week, up to three or more visits per week, ortaking the client to the shops, accompanying them to an appointment with thedoctor, or for a walk. If you can share a couple of hours a week with an elderlyperson or want some more information please call Catherine on 01664 485307.

Not too late to join a course!Courses that you can join:Family History Beginners starting 30.10.08Consumer Law and Criminal Law starting 03.11.08 and 12.01.09 respectivelyJewellery using Beading Techniques starting January 2009

Italian, Russian, Spanish Chinese (Mandarin), and French Beginners; start date tobe arranged.Digital Cameras and Photo Editing starting 29.10.08 and 26.01.09Computing all levels starting October/November 2008RYA Basic Navigation starting November 2009Telephone 844199 or emailjhmadgwick@leics.gov.ukfor more details or to booka place.

Domestic violence - dont suffer in silence.No one has to cope alone. It is estimated that one in four women and one in sixmen will experience domestic violence at some point in their lives. Many peoplewho are experiencing domestic violence find it difficult to tell someone becausethey may be ashamed of what is happening, scared of what will happen if theytell, or they may still love the person who is hurting them. For details of all localconfidential help or advice, call the Domestic Violence Helpline on 0116 255 0004.There is also a 24 hour free phone National Domestic Violence Helpline 08082000 247.

File photo courtesy of Melton Times

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SPOTLIGHT ON

...St Marys Church ChoirThe Lady of the Vale, as St Marys is sometimes referred to, is fortunate inmaintaining a regular choir to support worship. Whilst detailed records are

difficult to trace, a choir has almost certainly existed for several hundredyears. Today the choir numbers about 14, many of them senior generation,having a long association with either the church or the village. The organistand choirmaster, Nigel Day, has been directing the music since July 2004.They sang a full Choral Evensong in Southwell Minster (2005, 2007) andhave taken part in the Ordination Service for a former chorister at LeicesterCathedral (2007). At this service they sang the beautiful Ave Mari by Rach-maninov and shortly afterwards at our Patronal Festival they repeated it, onthis occasion singing in the original Old Church Slavonic Bogorditsye Devo.

At least once a year, they team up for a joint service with colleagues in The Vale Choir, which is based around the Harby/Long Clawson cluster ofchurches. During the coming year they hope to support ValeFest by promot-ing a Come and Sing.The choir is looking for new members of all ages (11 upwards), so if you areinterested please contact Nigel via the Church Office on 842859.The photograph was taken in September 2008.

St Mary the Virgin Bottesford Patronal Festival weekendSt. Marys held the Patronal Festival Weekend in celebration of church life herein Bottesford, with a particular emphasis on Marriage. The flower festival had

Wedding Anniversaries as its theme and there were also photographs andwedding dresses on display.

The Opera Dudes Bottesford at VC hall, Friday 23rd JanuaryIfyou're looking for a unique act with a huge stage presence and a show thatwill exceed your expectations, consider... two modern day Mario Lanzas per-forming some of the worlds most romantic music, in their own distinctive vocalarrangements.Tim Lole and Neil Allen combine their musical and vocal pedigrees with an injec-tion of humour and charm. Dont be surprised to find your feet tapping yoursides splitting and your heart breaking. To listen to the Dudes go tohttp://www.operadudes.com/.

Tickets from Susan Meech 843402 and Deli and Spar shop.

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Whats On in November...Whats On in November...Whats On in November...Whats On in November...

And in December...And in December...And in December...And in December...

For details of the Catholic Church, Grantham, telephone 01476 563935

To publicise your event in the Whats On column for January & February,please ring 844823 or email d.taffs@btinternet.com by 25th November.

Sun 2nd 4pm Benefice All Souls Service at Barkestone le Vale(includes Bottesford)

Fri 7th 10-10.30am Wriggly Readers at Bottesford Library. Babes to youngchildren; songs, rhymes, stories. 01949 842696

Sun 9th 10.30am St Mary's Church. Remembrance Sunday Service

Mon 10th

7.15pm Parish Council meeting. Fuller Rooms. Residentswelcome as observers and for 15 minutes at the startmay address the council with concerns/questions.

Tues 11th 2pm U3A - Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance -VC Hall

Thurs 13th 7.30pm Local History Society. Fuller Rooms. 'The History ofMalting & Brewing in Newark' George Wilkinson

Sun 16th 2.00 for2.30pm

East Midland Orchid Society, VC Hall. Lecture Orchids ofThailand - Brian Walker. All welcome. Mike Armstrong842668

Mon 17th

1.30 3.00pm

Dove Cottage, Canal Lane, Stathern. Bargain Under-wear, Bedwear & Cards Sale. Quality, well knownbrands. Various sizes available at reduced prices. Freeadmission - all welcome come & browse.

Tues 18th 7.30pm W.I. Life & Times/Strongest Man Geoff Capes.VC Hall.

Sun 30th 10.30am St Mary's Church - Healing Service

Sun 30th 11am The Bottesford Toy Run, Red Lion Pub.

Sat 15th 1.30-4pm Autumn Fair St. Marys Church. Anyone wishing to booka stall (10) call Tina Harkin (Churchwarden) 844899

Tues 2nd 7.30 Gardening Association AGM VC Hall. A list of potatoseeds and order forms for 2009 are now available at theGarden Shop, closing date for orders 21/12/2008

Fri 5th 10-10.30am Wriggly Readers at Bottesford Library. Babes to youngchildren; songs, rhymes, stories.

Sun 7th 10.30am4.00pm5.00pm

Christingle and Toy ServiceAdvent Carol ServiceVolunteers 'Thank You' Tea all at St Mary's Church

Mon 8th 7.15pm Parish Council meeting. Old School Muston. See 10thNovember.

Tues 9th 2pm U3A - Vale of Belvoir U3A Choir - VC Hall

Thurs 11th 7.30pm Local History Society. Fuller Rooms. Christmas Party

Thurs 18th 7.00pm Sing Christmas with Radio Leicester. (Venue tbc.)

Tues 16th 7.30pm W.I. - Christmas Party Once Upon a Pantomime Trevor Lee. VC Hall.

Weds 24th 4pm6pm

11.30pm

Under 5's Christmas Service with Father ChristmasCarols at ChristmasMidnight Mass - all at St Mary's Church

Thurs 25th10.30am Informal Family Communion - St Mary's Church.

Fri 26th 11am Boxing Day - Duck Race - Mulled wine and mince pies

available in St Mary's Church.

Sat 6th Bottesford Football Club. Live music and Disco. 50% ofprofits will be donated to Belvoir High School for theSpecialist Science Status Fund.

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11th AugustThe number of planning applications to Melton Borough Council has dropped con-siderably. No parking bus stops signs to be marked out on either side of theHigh Street. The County Council is considering a one-way system for ChapelStreet. New greenhouses on allotments must be part of the lease agreement.The County Council is replacing some street lights on Beckingthorpe Drive.

Village Voice has no report for the meeting in September. If you wish to read theminutes go to the library, or look at the parish councils web site atwww.meltononline.co.uk/pp/parish/detail.asp?id=55

Parish Council Notes

Rainbows need a helperI run a Rainbow Guide unit on a Monday evening from 5pm to 6pm and have 18Rainbows from the age of 5 to 7. I need someone who is prepared to give up onehour a week to come and get to know the Rainbows and have lots of fun doingcrafts and activities, going for walks (weather permitting) and all sorts of fun,games and parties.

The lucky person will not needto bring or organise anything

unless they want to, but willneed to complete a CRB check.There's no uniform for helpers,

just come and have fun and bea n A u n t y / U n c l e o rGranny/Gramps to 18 Rain-bows. We only meet in termtime. Teresa Patchett, 6 TheSquare, Bottesford

Flying the flagIt was a proud moment for Irene Hotchin when she was chosen to raise the 2012Olympic flag for the Anglia Region of Girlguiding UK at their headquarters at Great

Hautbois House, Norfolk. This took place as the Olympic Flag was handed to BorisJohnston at the end of the Beijing Olympics. The flag was one of 200 raised byGirlguiding UK, and Irene was chosen for this role having won many gold and sil-ver medals as a former member of the British Paralympic team.

Five generations of girls!Julie Langford of Bottesford is celebrating the birth of her granddaughter Isla.Julies daughter Rebecca was born and brought up in Bottesford, and recentlygave birth to Isla which makes 5 generations of girls in the family, along withgreat-grandmother Norma Turner, and great-great-grandmother Beatrice Elliott.

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Cricket news from Joe Ablewhite, 2nd team captainThis year there have been a few changes, but with a few old faces still around,and a different approach, we sparked off a very good 2008 season.Special mention goes to two of our young village lads: firstly Jake Hutchinson,

who took 34 wickets this season. He has a special all round talent which couldsee him go to the top.Also, to Ben Baker, who knows that with even more hard work over the forthcom-ing winter months he will become a force to be reckoned with.There are certainly good times to look forward to in 2009!

Football newsFootball season has started again: Saturday mornings 9.30-11.00 training, startingfrom 6 years old, and Sunday morning 10.00-11.30, for girls, starting from 7 yearsold. Call Bud 843391 or Dan 843858 for details.Bottesford Football Club will be holding a Disco on 6th Decembersee P6, WhatsOn for more information.

Congratulations to Dave Sewell for achieving his Level Two in Coaching Football.

Friends of Chernobyl Children- Marathon RunnerRichard Coombs, of Bottesford, who is a Host Family for one of the children andwho recently ran the Robin Hood Marathon, has completed the Great North Run in1 hour and 33 minutes, beating his personal best by 1 minute. Richard hopesthis will raise over 500.00 for the Charity - well done Richard!

Foundation stone laid at newextension to Belvoir High School

A 5.9m extension, including a state-of-the-art sciencelaboratory, new library and virtual learning hub is underconstruction by Willmott Dixon Ltd. An eco-centre willbe built and the new extension makes use of sustain-able materials and an energy-efficient boiler. Theschool will introduce a rainwater recycling system.Existing school buildings are also being refurbished.

Pictured right is Bottesfords elder statesman BillRoberts, whose firm built the original school buildings in1957-9.

Photography by courtesy of Ted Rayson, Bingham.

Sports News

Village VoiceContact information

Advertising:Anne Ablewhite on 842259

Editorial:Dilys Shepherd on 843505 orSusan Meech on 843402

Deadline for Issue 39: 23rd Novemberwww.villagevoice.bottesford.org.uk

E mail: vv@bottesford.org.uk

Or: 12 The Paddocks, Bottesford

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notices and advertisements, the committee

accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies

or consequences which may arise from them.

Views expressed in the Village Voice do not

necessarily reflect those of the committee.

L to R: Leicestershire County Council Leader David Parsons, pupil Emily Snow,Head Teacher John Sherwin, pupil Alex Isdale, County Council Chairman JohnKershaw

County Council Chairman John Kershaw